New York City and Kigali
The city of New York City lies in New York, the United States, with about 8,804,000 inhabitants. In the same region as New York City: Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Newburgh and Albany.
Private villas · Kigali
Luxury estates in Kigali for travellers from New York City
From New York City, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from New York City
Measured in a straight line, it is about 11,331 km from New York City to Kigali. The time difference changes with the seasons: in January New York City is seven hours behind Kigali, in July six hours behind Kigali.
From New York City, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United States
Travelling from New York City, you follow the entry rule for citizens of the United States. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. We link the official immigration page below; Irembo is where online applications are made.
Money and payment
The United States uses the US dollar, the currency the villas are quoted in, so there is nothing to convert. The concierge confirms the total in writing and sends the payment details after your dates are set.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
Your concierge books the pickup at Kigali International Airport for your flight, at any hour; it is included from three nights at Amahoro and Urugwiro.
- New York City is about 11,331 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- New York City has about 8,804,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- New York City is in New York, the United States.
- Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Newburgh and Albany are in the same region as New York City.
- New York City is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From New York City, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
- Citizens of the United States can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of the United States is the US dollar (USD).
The villas
The collection has four villas: Amahoro (Kibagabaga, eight guests), Urugwiro (Kacyiru, eight), Irebero (Rebero, seven) and Ikaze (Kicukiro, four). Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. If you would search for a vacation rental at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.
Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
Where do flights to Kigali leave from, for travellers in New York City?
We do not list a direct flight. From New York City, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Do citizens of the United States need a visa for Rwanda?
Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.
Can we pay in USD?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars; Rwandan francs, mobile money and crypto are accepted too. The concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
Is airport pickup available at night?
Yes. Flights land at all hours and the pickup follows them. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How large a group can you host?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa, and more guests fit across several villas booked together.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
Tell Nkeng your dates
One message is enough: your dates, your group and what matters most. We reply with availability and a quote, usually within a few hours.